Chief Executive Officer; CEO

Muscat, Sultanate of Oman | Posted on 01/05/2026

• Work Experience Minimum 15–20 years of senior leadership experience, with at least 5 years as CEO/MD/COO in hospitality, tourism, real estate, or a related asset-heavy sector
• City Muscat
• Country Sultanate of Oman

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for providing strategic leadership and overall management of the Group’s operations, financial performance,governance, and long-term growth. The CEO will execute the Board-approvedstrategy, ensure regulatory compliance as a publicly listed entity, and enhancebrand positioning, profitability, and stakeholder confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group’s long-term strategy in alignment with Boarddirectives and Oman Vision 2040.
• Leadorganizational transformation to enhance operational efficiency, guest experience, and profitability.
• Identifygrowth opportunities including new developments, asset repositioning,partnerships, and acquisitions.
• Drive innovation across hospitality services, digital platforms, and customer engagement.

2. Financial Performance &Shareholder Value

• Ensuresustainable revenue growth, cost optimization, and strong EBITDAperformance.
• Overseebudgeting, forecasting, capital allocation, and cash flow management.
• Deliverconsistent value creation for shareholders in line with public marketexpectations.
• Present clear, transparent financial and operational reports to the Board andshareholders.

3. Governance, Compliance & Risk

• Ensure full compliance with Capital Market Authority (CMA) regulations, Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) requirements, and applicable Omani laws.
• Strengthencorporate governance, internal controls, and risk management frameworks.
• Act asthe primary interface with regulators, auditors, and external advisors.
• Upholdthe highest standards of ethics, transparency, and accountability.

4. Operations & Asset Management

• Oversee all hospitality operations including hotels, resorts, F&B, and leisureassets.
• Ensure consistent service quality, brand standards, and guest satisfaction acrossthe portfolio.
• Optimizeasset performance through effective revenue management, cost controls, andcapex planning.
• Work closely with international hotel operators, franchise partners.

5. People & Culture

• Build ahigh-performance leadership team with clear accountability and succession planning.
• Promote Omanisation in line with national objectives while maintaining operational excellence.
• Fostera culture of performance, customer-centricity, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and best HR practices in Oman.

6. Stakeholder Management

• Act asthe principal spokesperson of the company with investors, analysts,shareholders, media, and government stakeholders.
• Maintain strong relationships with the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism,regulators, financial institutions, and strategic partners.
• Represent the company at industry forums and public engagements.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Revenuegrowth and profitability metrics
• Optimizeshareholder returns
• Operationalefficiency and asset performance
• Guestsatisfaction and brand reputation
• Compliance and governance effectiveness
• Talentdevelopment and leadership stability

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’sdegree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Finance, orrelated field
• Minimum 15–20 years of senior leadership experience , with at least 5years as CEO/MD/COO in hospitality, tourism, real estate, or a relatedasset-heavy sector
• Proven experience leading large, complex organizations , preferably publiclylisted
• Strong understanding of hospitality operations, asset management, and financial performance
• Demonstrated experience working with Boards and managing investor relations

Preferred

• Master’sdegree (Hospitality / MBA or equivalent)
• Experience in the GCC, with strong knowledge of the Omani market
• Exposure to hotel management contracts, franchising, and mixed-use developments
• Strategic thinking and execution excellence
• Strongfinancial acumen and capital markets understanding
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills
• Stakeholder and government relations expertise
• Highintegrity, resilience, and decision-making capability
• Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic preferred)

Employment Terms

• Competitiveexecutive compensation package aligned with public company benchmarks
• Performance-based incentives linked to financial and strategic KPIs
• Contractsubject to Board approval and regulatory requirements